Cespedes beats Harper to claim Derby title  —  NEW YORK — Yoenis Cespedes might not be an actual All-Star, but he was the undisputed star of the Chevrolet Home Run Derby on Monday night.  —  Cespedes put on a show for the sold-out Citi Field crowd, banging out 17 home runs in the first round …

Young drawing heavy trade interest  —  Although the Philadelphia Phillies give every indication they are not going to “sell,” the intense trade interest in third baseman Michael Young might prompt them to make an exception.  —  About a dozen clubs have checked in on Young, according to major league sources.

Tigers, Others Interested In Lincecum As A Reliever  —  Several teams, including the Tigers, have interest in acquiring Tim Lincecum from the Giants but as a relief pitcher instead of a starter, FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi reports.  Lincecum has only made one regular season relief appearance …

Granderson hopeful for early return in July  —  NEW YORK — Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson said Monday he's optimistic he can return later this month as he continues to recover from a broken left pinkie.  —  Granderson, who last played on May 24 and has played in just eight games this year …

Hanley Ramirez hopes to remain a Dodger  —  The 29-year-old infielder will be a free agent at the end of the 2014 season, and he says he wants to be with the Dodgers for the remainder of his career.  —  Hanley Ramirez said that if the Dodgers approach him at any time about extending his contract, he would be open to talking.

Bobby Bonilla's increasingly infamous deferred compensation arrangement with the Mets is actually two separate deals totaling more than $40 million, not only the $30 million that has been previously reported, people familiar with the world's longest sports deal told CBSSports.com.

Nelson's stage starting to meet his stature  —  Hard-throwing, 6-foot-6 Futures prospect moving up professional ranks  —  NEW YORK — The first big league All-Star Game staged in the home park of the Mets was played in 1964, and the pitcher who surrendered the final-pitch home run …

Harvey, Scherzer get call for All-Star starts  —  NEW YORK — Right-hander Matt Harvey's first full season in the majors has been highlighted by three flirtations with no-hitters, New York Mets fans anointing days he pitches as “Harvey Day,” and a photo shoot for ESPN The Magazine's “Body Issue.”

The Futures Game and a glimpse of the future  —  Mets prospects Noah Syndergaard, Brandon Nimmo and Rafael Montero were all part of yesterday's MLB Futures Game at Citi Field.  —  In this video, Nimmo, Syndergaard, B-Mets Manager Pedro Lopez, and Team USA Manager Mookie Wilson discuss each …

Alfredo Aceves said he was hurt in Seattle: 'I can't pitch ... It may be the end of the season for me'  —  Evan Drellich, MassLive.com By Evan Drellich, MassLive.com  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The chances of Alfredo Aceves helping the Red Sox down the stretch — or being traded — both took a hit on Sunday.

Rockies Acquire Armando Galarraga  —  Here's your rundown of Monday's minor moves from around the league...  - The Rockies have traded minor league right-hander Parker Frazier to the Reds in exchange for Armando Galarraga, the team announced on Twitter.  Frazier was the team's eighth-round pick …